Production Assistant - Publishing & Digital Media

Citywire; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial news company in Greater London seeks a motivated Production Assistant for a one-year fixed contract. The role involves overseeing the production of digital publications and assisting with email campaigns. An ideal candidate will have an interest in publishing, relevant experience in a similar role, and strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic team, with various perks including generous holidays and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Annual allowance for well-being activities

Eye-test and glasses allowance

Competitive private pension scheme

Critical illness cover

Well-being support

Cycle to work scheme

Techscheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, including placements or internships would be beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with internal teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the production of digital publications, from planning and scheduling to delivery.
• Assisting the digital advertising team by preparing email newsletters and setting up campaigns.

Skills

Interest in Publishing & Digital Media

Initiative & Attention to Detail

Organisation & Project Management

Communication & Relationship-Building

Software Skills (Desirable)

CMS Experience (Desirable)

HTML Knowledge (Desirable)

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

One-year fixed contract (maternity cover)

We’re looking for a motivated Production Assistant to join our dynamic and multiskilled Production team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across publishing and digital media in a global company.

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing the production of our digital publications, from planning and scheduling to delivery, coordinating with designers, editors, sales teams, and technical colleagues.
• Assisting the digital advertising team by preparing email newsletters and setting up campaigns across our websites.

What we're looking for:

• Interest in Publishing & Digital Media: A genuine interest in publishing, technology, and digital media trends.
• Relevant Experience: Previous experience in a similar role, including placements or internships would be beneficial.
• Initiative & Attention to Detail: An adaptable learner with strong initiative and a keen eye for detail.
• Organisation & Project Management: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
• Communication & Relationship-Building: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Software Skills (Desirable): Comfortable using tools such as Photoshop, InDesign, Excel and Google Suite.
• CMS Experience (Desirable): Familiarity with content management systems.
• HTML Knowledge (Desirable): Basic understanding of HTML for digital publishing tasks.

Meet Citywire

We cover - and connect - all sides of the $100 trillion global asset management industry - through our news, events and insights.

At Citywire, we uphold a culture rooted in honesty, integrity, and fairness, where every voice is valued and heard. Our culture promotes constructive dialogue and collaboration on a global scale.

Join the team at the Heart of Wealth.

Our perks:

• Generous holiday entitlement: Start with 25 days per annum, increasing to 28 days after three years' service, and 30 days after five years' service, in addition to bank holidays.
• Flexible working options.
• Annual allowance for well-being activities or gym memberships, with assistance available for monthly or annual costs.
• Eye-test and glasses allowance.
• Competitive private pension scheme.
• Critical illness cover and group life assurance from day one of employment.
• Well-being support: Access to an independent Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7.
• Cycle to work scheme and annual travel card loans.
• Techscheme: Purchase the latest tech through our employer scheme, spreading the cost over 12 months with National Insurance savings.
• After two years of continuous service, access group income protection, private medical, and dental insurance.

Citywire is an equal opportunities employer.